The Learning HabitatThe Learning Habitat
Meet the Team

Our Tutors and Staff

The Learning Habitat is shaped by the people who show up for our learners every day. Our tutors and staff pair purposeful academics with genuine, whole-child care, meeting each child where they are and helping them grow in confidence, character, and curiosity.

Across Indian Trail, Monroe, and our Forest School programs, this is the team that makes small classes, big encouragement, and joyful learning possible.

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Rachael Price

Founder — Steven's Creek Forest School

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Lauren Roper

Assistant Principal — Math 1, Math 2

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Angie Price

Administrator — Enrollment, Scheduling, and Financial Services

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Carrie Moran

New Family Enrollment and Community Engagement Coordinator

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Jereline Pena

Administrative Assistant at Indian Trail

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Trista Brown

Admin at Monroe

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Chrissy Stublaski

TK/Kinders M–Th

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Jan Davis

Woodland Writers, Mindfulness and Forest Therapy, Emotional Intervention Strategies, Parent Relationship Consultant

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Erin Waldo

Kinders History, Elementary American History

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Vanessa Hunter

3–4 Science, 3–4 Math, 4–5 Science

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Samantha Weaver

Indian Trail Yoga, PE and Emotional Education, NRG Club

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Jasmin Chadwick

Growing Learners, 4–5 Social Studies, Fashion Design

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Samantha Bauer

Elementary Reading, Science, Math, Writing and Mindfulness at Monroe; Assistant and Book Club teacher at Steven's Creek Forest School

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Brandon Corolla

Upper Level Science at Monroe

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Susan Grace

Orton-Gillingham Reading at Indian Trail

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Daniela “Dani” Mogollon

Art Teacher at Indian Trail

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Elizabeth Phibbs

1st–2nd Language and Math Adventures, 1–3 Science through Writing, Paperback Pals

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Nina Hopper

Assistant Tutor at Monroe

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Amanda Crowell

ELA at Monroe and Indian Trail

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Melissa Filanowicz

High School ELA at Monroe

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Amber Martinez

Elementary Math at Indian Trail, Elementary Class Assistant

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Christine Trotta

OG Reading and Writing for Middle Grades, EC Support Consultant at Monroe

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Elisabeth Porch

2–3 Science, Reading, Writing, Social Studies, Math and 4–5 Math; IEP Consultant at Monroe

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Kayla Witmore

Art, Journalism, and Photography at Monroe

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Tara Busbee

Ballantyne Forest School Teacher; Elementary Reading and Writing at Indian Trail

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Katherine Burkart

Growing Learners and Forest Friends at Monroe

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Andrew Geiger

High School History, Government, Economics, Technology and Executive Functioning at Monroe

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Matt Weaver

PE at Monroe

Andrew Brown

Maintenance and Assistance

Shannon McNamara

Math at Indian Trail

Brooke Kenyon

Elementary Subjects at Monroe

Meagan Bledsoe

EC Assistant at Monroe

Mary Lo

Science Teacher at Monroe

Andrea Gonzalez

Elementary Teacher at Indian Trail

Linda Van Horn

Upper Math Teacher at Monroe

Ashlee Barbee

Upper Math Teacher at Monroe

Come meet our team in person.

The best way to understand The Learning Habitat is to visit. We would love to show you around, introduce you to our tutors, and help you find the right fit for your child.